OUR MISSION:
St. Rita School inspires students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing and faith-filled Catholic environment.
We prepare students to be morally responsible, innovative thinkers who, in today’s technology-guided global community, live and share the Love of Christ.
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FROM THE DESK OF MRS. TIEZZI
Dear St. Rita Parents/Guardians,
Last Friday, it was so nice to see the church filled with the Grandparents and Special Friends of our students who celebrated First Friday Mass and the May Crowning with us. I hope they all enjoyed the time they spent visiting our classrooms and interacting with their special St. Rita student.
This week we are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and Nurse Appreciation Week. Teachers and nurses in Catholic school model the Gospel in all that they do. The relationships they build with students affect both students and teachers throughout their lives. St. Rita School appreciates the commitment and service to Catholic education from all our teachers and our nurse. Every day this week our students have been giving a “shout out” to our very dedicated teachers/staff. Please take some time out of your busy schedule to send a quick thank-you e-mail or note to your child’s teacher and if your child is a frequent visitor to our school nurse, please acknowledge Mrs. Palma also. Without our caring faculty and staff your children would not receive the quality education they do here at St. Rita’s.
Our second grade students are looking forward to seeing the church filled again this coming Saturday at 10:00 to celebrate their 1st Communion. A very special thank you goes out to Mrs. Halloran and Mrs. Landino for preparing our students to receive Jesus for the first time. Please keep these students and their parents in your daily prayers.
You may not be unaware that key budgetary decisions are directly tied to an estimated number of students expected to enroll in the coming year. For instance, enrollment numbers determine the appropriate number of teachers needed to provide the best educational experience for students, the number of textbooks that must be ordered and the space still available to prospective students at each grade level. With the restructuring currently occurring within the Archdiocesan school network we have many families looking to enroll for the 2019-2020 school year. Re-registration deposits of $150 per child and the family tuition agreement are now past due. In order to guarantee your child’s spot and be eligible to apply for tuition assistance, your $150 deposit per child and your family tuition agreement must be turned in. If your child will not be returning to St. Rita School, please notify the main office now.
Please join us on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 P.M. for the H.S.A. Wine and Cheese Social at which time our volunteers will be recognized and the H.S.A. Executive Board will be installed.
Much excitement is growing around our summer camp program which will begin the week of June 17 here at St. Rita School. You may sign-up for either full-day or half-day sessions. Our camp is open to students ages 4-14. Information about the camp is posted on our website.
Students began wearing summer uniforms last week. Please refer to the Student-Parent Handbook for the specific summer uniform requirements. As you enjoy the sunshine and warm weather, have a splendiferous week. Happy Mother’s Day to all! Thank you for entrusting your child to our care.
God Bless,
Mrs. Tiezzi
Principal
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PLANT SALE OPENS TOMORROW MAY 8TH, 8:30am-5:30pm
Pre- Orders can be picked up tomorrow
between the hours of 8:30am-5:30pm.
Stop by to purchase a variety of plants, flowers and vegetable!
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ST. RITA SCHOOL PARENTS:
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER PARKING LOT.
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ST. RITA SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN IS ENROLLING NOW!
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Summer Uniform may be worn beginning May 1st 2019
SUMMER UNIFORM
K-8 for everyone:
Khaki shorts
Green shirt with St. Rita logo
Crew or quarter white or khaki
socks
Gym sneakers or school shoes –
Sneakers may not have wheels, light up or make noise.
Brown belt
(Girls can continue to wear their regular jumper or skort)
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Share the news about our upcoming STEM Middle School Night- for prospective students entering grades 6-8.
We encourage our current 5th graders to attend!
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June 24 - July 12, 2019
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
with extended-day options
Experience summer at Notre Dame!
Introducing the ND Summer Experience for boys in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. The three-week program offers the best of academics and recreation and focuses on these 5 C's - critical thinking, competition, creativity, communication, and collaboration. Rotating recreation and academics, the boys will have fun, achieve, experience new challenges and enjoy success.
Daily recreational activities will include:
- baseball
- basketball
- capture the flag
- dodgeball
- flag football
- kickball
- knockout & shooting contests
- ping pong
- ultimate frisbee, and more!
Explore six subjects in fun and exciting ways. From ESports to Crime Scene Investigation courses, ND Summer Experience has something for every camper.
Extended Day options include: Aviation Camp, Basketball Camp, and fun sports.
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MERCY HIGH SCHOOL
Super Charge Your SUMMER
Mercy High School Summer Camp Program
Open to all 6th-9th Graders
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Lauralton Hall Hosts the
Science Olympics for Girls!
Saturday, May 11, 2019
8:30 AM to noon
Lauralton Hall
200 High St., Milford
At Lauralton Hall we know how to engage girls in science! From our longstanding "physics-first" curriculum to representing the only all-girls team in the Sikorsky STEM Challenge (and winning it!), we nurture girls' interest and ability in science.
For the 15th year, we invite girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades to share in our excitement for science at Lauralton Hall's Science Olympics for Girls. Hosted twice a year by Lauralton's science and math faculty, teams of up to four girls compete in events involving physics, chemistry, earth science, and biology. The girls' experience is designed to be interactive, creative, and full of fun and learning.
Click
here
for more information and to register! For any questions, please
email
Lauralton Hall Science Department Chair Dr. Sue Cavar '88.
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Celebrate Our Cultures
Please note the changes to our cultural board.
May: North America
Please label items with name and
attention to:
Carissa Civitello
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Our Scrip Gift Card Fundraising is still available all year long!
Remember to visit the Scrip Store for all of your gift card needs.
Every gift card purchase supports our school.
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Spirit Wear is available for purchase!
Stop by our Advancement Office to shop.
or email
jbruno.stritaschool@gmail.com
for availability
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Crusaders Corner will be open every Thursday during all lunch periods. Please send your child with cash or check to purchase items!
We are still seeking volunteers to help run the store. If you are interested please contact
Mrs. Civitello.
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Home and School Association
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The Uniform Swap will be available in the gym starting today through May 15th. Stop by and pick up your needed uniform items.
No swap necessary!
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You don't want to miss
our St. Rita School
COLOR RUN!
Saturday, May 18th
REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!!
St. Rita School's first 5K Color Run is a non-competitive and un-timed course located at the Hamden Town Center Park. It's a day of community and color that you will experience with friends and family, and it's a healthy and fun way to support St. Rita School. Moms and dads, current students and alumni, grandparents, and avid runners will love this event.
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JOIN THE SRS TEAM CHALLENGE
ATTENTION ST. RITA SCHOOL ATHLETES ...
RUN OR WALK WITH YOUR TEAM.
SOCCER VS. BASKETBALL?
GIRLS VS. BOYS?
BRING IT!
Spread the word to alumni, grandparents, family, and friends, too. If they can't attend our color run they can donate to the school or sponsor a student. There are many ways to support this spring fundraiser ...
Run, jog, walk, or cartwheel along the course!
THE FIRST 50 PEOPLE TO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE A
FREE T-SHIRT AND SUNGLASSES
See you at the finish line!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE
SRS GOLF TOURNAMENT!
The SRS 22nd Annual golf tournament will be held Monday June 3rd and we need your help to make it a success! Are you a golfer or do you know one?! We would love to have you and your friends, family or business partners attend this fun event! If you don't golf how about sponsoring the tournament, there are many levels available to support the tournament. Haven't complete your assessment yet?? Any sponsorship you secure counts toward your family assessment at a rate of 60%! Secure a tee sign for $150 from a local business and $90 counts toward your assessment. The form for the tournament is attached. Please also feel free to share the information with anyone you think might be interested for a day of golf, food, raffles and prizes, and of course fun!
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Check back here for all Athletic News
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Spring Sport Information:
BASEBALL SCHEDULE for this week (
Games are at 3:30)
:
Tuesday, May 7
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vs Holy Trinity at Parker Farms School
Wednesday, May 8
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vs Holy Trinity at Frank Cesar Park
Friday, May 10
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vs St Lawrence at Frank Cesar Park
SOFTBALL SCHEDULE for this week:
Thursday, May 9
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vs Holy Trinity at Pragemann Park - 3:30
Friday, May 10
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vs Hamden Rec at Basset Field – 5:30
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PICTURES WANTED! If you love taking pictures at our SRS sporting events, please share them with us! Please send to ccivitello.stritaschool@gmail.com
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Interested in advertising your business in the
Divine Mercy Parish Bulletin?
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Congratulations to the SRS winners of the Drug Awareness Poster Contest.
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Congratulations to Lukasz Kozloski for placing 1st in his bracket in his Karate Tournament.
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Did your child/ren do something amazing? Share with us!
Please send submissions to
Please be patient as we receive many wonderful stories of our SRS students and Alumni!
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Please keep the following SRS community
members in your thoughts and prayers
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If you have a special intention that you would like to share in our prayer corner, please email
Carissa Civitello
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Visit
amazonsmile.com
, and anytime you purchase an eligible item, Amazon will donate a portion of the profit to our school! Select “Divine Mercy Parish
Corporation” as your charity, and St. Rita School will benefit every time you shop.
We're excited to announce another bonus donation opportunity for Divine Mercy Parish Corporation. Through January 31, 2019, AmazonSmile will donate 15% the purchase price of new print magazine subscriptions. Click
here for details
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Use the message and image below in email, social media, and on your website to spread the word to your donors, staff, and volunteers.
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Link your Stop & Shop Card to St. Rita School, and we’ll earn CASH when you buy groceries! Click
here
and use School ID: 06434.
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Link your ShopRite Price Plus card to St. Rita School, and help us earn school supplies! Click
here
and use School ID: 50073, or send your PricePlus card number to Alice Kuether,
alicemcgrew23@hotmail.com
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Rewards Program
Click
HERE for a flyer with all of our rewards programs.
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Does Your Company Offer Volunteer Grants?
Volunteer grant programs, also known as “Dollars for Doers” programs, are corporate giving programs created to encourage volunteerism in communities where employees live and work.
Through these programs, companies provide monetary grants to organizations where employees volunteer regularly.
Please take a moment and ask if your employer participates in a Volunteer Grants Program. Your time and talent at St. Rita School could turn into dollars for our school! Questions? Feel free to contact Joanne Bruno at
jbruno.stritaschool@gmail.com
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UPCOMING DATES -
May 8- Plant Sale
May 11- First Holy Communion
May 18- Color Run Event
May 19- Sports Banquet
May 21- Band & Chorus Spring Concert
May 27- No School
May 30- Ascension Thursday Mass 9am
June 2- 8th Grade Graduation
June 3- Golf Tournament
June 4- Field Day
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St. Rita School
1601 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Phone: (203) 248.3114
Fax: (203) 248.1016
www.stritaschool.org
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